Replica French Bru Doll by Dunham

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$400
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Ceramics & Porcelain
Eugene Oregon USA
Description from user:

This doll is about 30” tall. Has the original tag that describes the item. It was kept in a glass case since we got it. We got it sometime between 1979 and 1982 at an auction at Easter Seals (or might have been a March of Dimes) by Dunham in Cottage Grove. I think maybe Susan? There is no damage. Probably got held a dozen times but not once in the last 20-25 years. Just stored behind glass. I remember something special about the hair being human and the non porcelain parts of the body was leather. I can’t see where to add pictures. She’s blond with a blue silk dress. Here is the description the artist gave us with the doll FRENCH BRU CIRCA 1880 The French "BRU" is one of the most sought after of all the old dolls. The original model of this doll recently sold for $16,500.00 dollars attesting to this fact. This particular replica is dressed in all pure silks and has leather shoes, glass paperweight eyes from Europe, and a leather body. She is valued at $360.00 DONATED BY: DUNHAM PORCELAIN ART 36429 Row River Road Cottage Grove, Oregon 97424 942-2836 Thank you

My grandmother won it in an action for me for a local charity. Dunham Art is local and they donated it. It went from Dunham to me.

Answered within about 13 hours
By Delia
Feb 25, 19:53 UTC
Fair Market Value
$250 - $350 USD
Suggested Asking Price $400 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Michelle,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A reproduction French Bru doll
mid/late 20th Century
Bisque porcelain head with painted features, blond hair, leather body and shoes, blue silk dress and glass paperweight eyes.
30 inches tall
CONDITION: reported to be in very good condition
PROVENANCE: Dunham Porcelain Art, Cottage Grove, OR
$250-350*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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